A partly epithelialized free gingival graft technique in the treatment of RT2 gingival recession- A case report

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Case Report

Author Details : Vaibhavi Deepak Karekar*, Maya S Indurkar

Volume : 14, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 135-138

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.adr.2024.025

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Abstract

The management of gingival recession is a more common challenge for the patients as it affects the esthetics and causes dentin hypersensitivity. The use of the autogenous soft tissue graft as donor is considered as a gold standard treatment modality with predictable esthetic outcomes for the gingival recession coverage. In partly epithelialized free gingival graft (PE-FGG) technique the apical portion of the graft is de-epithelialized to overcome, partly the esthetic deficiencies associated with the conventional FGG.
A 42 year old female patient presented with single Cairo’s RT2 buccal recession with 41 and was associated with inadequate width of keratinized gingiva. PE-FGG technique was performed after harvesting the soft tissue graft from the palate. The apical portion was de-epithelialized extra-orally with sharp blade and the graft was sutured on the recipient site with Holbrook and Oschenbien sutures. Complete root coverage was achieved and maintained at 6 months with excellent esthetic outcomes.
The use of PE-FGG technique shows excellent outcomes esthetically and can be used for treatment of isolated gingival recession defects.

Keywords: Partly epithelialized-free gingival graft, Free gingival graft, Gingival recession, Plastic periodontal surgery, Mucogingival surgery

How to cite : Karekar V D, Indurkar M S, A partly epithelialized free gingival graft technique in the treatment of RT2 gingival recession- A case report. Arch Dent Res 2024;14(2):135-138

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